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About Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At Edith Cavell Village you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and see how easy retirement village life can be in one of our independent accommodation options.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our villages reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
You’ll find great company and wonderful friendly staff at our village.
Call us today to talk through your needs.
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Available Properties
Village Features & Services
Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.
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Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Diversional Therapist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Activities Co-ordinator
Meals - Available On-site
Home Help - External Provider
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
French
Gujarati
Hindi
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(Other comments)
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Social/Recreational Programme
Emergency Call System
Newsletter
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Outings
Transport Available
Gay / LGBT QI Friendly
Library
Lounges
Gardens
Other details
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Registered Retirement Village?
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Other Key Information
Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village .
Special features
At Edith Cavell, our village reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds; being close to the city and a major hospital, whilst also being located in a friendly, seaside village with rural environs.
The sea air is good for everyone and to wake to a big clear sky in the morning and walk the beach before coffee is part of the secret that is Sumner.
Interests & activities
Edith Cavell has an extensive repertoire of activities and events.
Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis:
Indoor bowls, happy hour, board games, crafts. There is active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme.
Location
40 Head Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081Public Transport
0.10 km
The bus stops outside Edith Cavell and will take you to the village or into the city.
Shops
1.00 km
You can walk, bus or drive to the friendly village. Supervalue supermarket, cafes, hotels, TAB, fish and chip shops, clothing stores, wine shop , hairdressers and even a sushi shop means you never need to leave Sumner.
Mall
6.00 km
Eastgate is the closest mall and in Ferrymead there is an increasing number of restaurants and specialist shops in the thriving outside mall environment.
Parks
0.50 km
Sumner enjoys many small parks with Scarborough Park at the beach being a drawcard for the greater Christchurch community at the weekends to St Leonards Square where all the local rugby and cricket games are played.
Library
1.00 km
The Christchurch City Mobile Library with its rotating stock of books, audio books, magazines, music and movies visits Sumner every Friday and alternate Tuesdays.
To find out more about Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village or to book a viewing get in touch today.
Key Contacts
Manager
Kathie Gould
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Covenant Trustee Services Limited.
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